Chiefs I know I am probably screwed but need advice - Page 11

synthesis2 · 12-06-2012, 11:33 PM

Make the situation quick, wanted my deck redecked and found a guy on craigslist that does it. His companies name is "brown can do" and he had been around for a long time and had done work for a family member several years ago. Anyway everything seemed legit.

With that said he came out to the house, he was a little rough dress wise but seemed to have his stuff together and at least talked the talk to make you feel better about it.

Said he would order the composite boards but needed a deposit for the materials ($2500)

I gave him the money and let me know a few days later than those boards were on backorder so I gave some other ideas and he has since not got back to me.

Here is the question ( I know I was a dumb ass for even giving him a deposit I get it) but I intentially didn't sign the check as my safety net and if he would have asked me about it I was going to tell him that as soon as I see an order I will sign it.

Needless to say he signed my check and cashed it and I have not hear from him since and its been a month.

Here is the question should I

1) Go to small claims court? he may not have a penny to piss in and would loose in a landslide

2) Go to my bank and tell them I didn't sign the check and see what happens from there?

Just curious which was would be better to go.

05-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

I've used Craigslist and it normally works out fairly well, you can screen people on their emails and their phone calls when you talk with them. Plus you can look up arrest records online if you want to.

I had a guy want money up front to paint my house, needed $500 for paint. I said, "Oh that's great! I have $200 in Home Depot gift cards and I can use them to go grab it today. When can you start?" One guy sulked on the phone saying he wasn't sure what his schedule was and that he'd have to call me back. Instantly I knew he was trying to scam.

Heh. I wouldn't let somebody without a shingle paint my house. I've fixed dozens of craigslist contractor jobs. A craigslist painter is going to slap a board up over your wood rot instead of taking the time to cut it out and stop the problem. A craigslist contractor isn't trying to build a business because he's always going to have unlimited idiots on craigslist. I'm fixing a lady's house this week who paid $1500 to a craigslist guy a couple years back. She gets to spend about $7k instead of $3k like normal houses of her size because she hired an asshole who was more worried about getting paid than fixing her house the right way the first time.

Prison Bitch · 05-19-2013, 05:32 PM

Well I wanted my deck powerwashed an several companies on Craig's gave me $3-500 quotes. On guy said $50. Brought it over, did it in an hour an it looks great.

gomer900 · 10-14-2013, 03:45 PM

Hey all you guys that got ripped off by Mr. "Brown Can Do", I have good news for you! I got ripped off too and reported him to the police. They stuck him with felony theft and deceptive business practices. They issued a warrant for his arrest -- it took a few months but he eventually got picked up. Court is tomorrow!

I have accumulated A LOT of info on this scammer, so if you need any info to go after him, feel free to PM me.

10-14-2013, 03:46 PM

Good job, Gomer.

Sassy Squatch · 10-14-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer900

Hey all you guys that got ripped off by Mr. "Brown Can Do", I have good news for you! I got ripped off too and reported him to the police. They stuck him with felony theft and deceptive business practices. They issued a warrant for his arrest -- it took a few months but he eventually got picked up. Court is tomorrow!

I have accumulated A LOT of info on this scammer, so if you need any info to go after him, feel free to PM me.

Great job, Pyle! Looks like you're not a complete waste of shit after all!

**Rain Man** · 10-14-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer900

Hey all you guys that got ripped off by Mr. "Brown Can Do", I have good news for you! I got ripped off too and reported him to the police. They stuck him with felony theft and deceptive business practices. They issued a warrant for his arrest -- it took a few months but he eventually got picked up. Court is tomorrow!

I have accumulated A LOT of info on this scammer, so if you need any info to go after him, feel free to PM me.

I'm sorry you got ripped off, but I'm glad the guy is being prosecuted. Nice work.

|Zach| · 10-14-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Remember when we had like 8 guys on that one project named some iteration of "Mike"? Even the concrete truck driver was named Mike.

|Zach| · 10-14-2013, 04:06 PM

Hope this ends well for some folks that have come on to this thread.

NewChief · 10-14-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Depends on how much for how long. Home Depot can afford to float the cost of materials but if you special order something, you pay for it in advance. There's no absolute answer on it. I've deviated from my policies to make a client comfortable. But the real answer is that you don't do business with random idiots you found on the internet. Get a referral from a friend or pick somebody you know to be local and established.

If I were dealing with a contractor who didn't have the operating capital to special order stuff, I think I'd do his special ordering for him.

"You need doohickey #4? Great, I'll cut Home Depot a check and have them order it for you. If you want to tack on a contractor fee next draw to that then that's fine, but I'll place the order."

10-14-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewChief

If I were dealing with a contractor who didn't have the operating capital to special order stuff, I think I'd do his special ordering for him.

"You need doohickey #4? Great, I'll cut Home Depot a check and have them order it for you. If you want to tack on a contractor fee next draw to that then that's fine, but I'll place the order."

Yeah - whatever is needed to make all parties comfortable on a transaction. I have operating capital variances throughout the year. My cash flow is gonna be a little tight in the winter though. Tough times.

NewChief · 10-14-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Yeah - whatever is needed to make all parties comfortable on a transaction. I have operating capital variances throughout the year. My cash flow is gonna be a little tight in the winter though. Tough times.

We are the opposite. Summer was tight. Though cash flow can be an issue because of the amount of product turnover and volume of orders to vendors.

10-14-2013, 04:41 PM

I get jacked up when I do insurance work. Some of them take a little while to pay.

jspchief · 10-14-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

I get jacked up when I do insurance work. Some of them take a little while to pay.

Yeah. Insurance companies are a pain in the ass. And half the time the customer thinks you should want to "work out a deal" as if insurance companies are suckers that overpay.

Simply Red · 10-14-2013, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer900

Hey all you guys that got ripped off by Mr. "Brown Can Do", I have good news for you! I got ripped off too and reported him to the police. They stuck him with felony theft and deceptive business practices. They issued a warrant for his arrest -- it took a few months but he eventually got picked up. Court is tomorrow!

I have accumulated A LOT of info on this scammer, so if you need any info to go after him, feel free to PM me.

**SAUTO** · 10-14-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

I get jacked up when I do insurance work. Some of them take a little while to pay.

This
Posted via Mobile Device

12-06-2012, 11:33 PM
synthesis2 synthesis2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $9335401	I know I am probably screwed but need advice Make the situation quick, wanted my deck redecked and found a guy on craigslist that does it. His companies name is "brown can do" and he had been around for a long time and had done work for a family member several years ago. Anyway everything seemed legit. With that said he came out to the house, he was a little rough dress wise but seemed to have his stuff together and at least talked the talk to make you feel better about it. Said he would order the composite boards but needed a deposit for the materials ($2500) I gave him the money and let me know a few days later than those boards were on backorder so I gave some other ideas and he has since not got back to me. Here is the question ( I know I was a dumb ass for even giving him a deposit I get it) but I intentially didn't sign the check as my safety net and if he would have asked me about it I was going to tell him that as soon as I see an order I will sign it. Needless to say he signed my check and cashed it and I have not hear from him since and its been a month. Here is the question should I 1) Go to small claims court? he may not have a penny to piss in and would loose in a landslide 2) Go to my bank and tell them I didn't sign the check and see what happens from there? Just curious which was would be better to go.
Posts: 576

05-19-2013, 05:32 PM	#152
Prison Bitch Rabbi Goldmann Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $5450159	Well I wanted my deck powerwashed an several companies on Craig's gave me $3-500 quotes. On guy said $50. Brought it over, did it in an hour an it looks great.
Posts: 87,025

10-14-2013, 03:45 PM	#153
gomer900 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	Hey all you guys that got ripped off by Mr. "Brown Can Do", I have good news for you! I got ripped off too and reported him to the police. They stuck him with felony theft and deceptive business practices. They issued a warrant for his arrest -- it took a few months but he eventually got picked up. Court is tomorrow! I have accumulated A LOT of info on this scammer, so if you need any info to go after him, feel free to PM me.
Posts: 1

10-14-2013, 03:46 PM	#154
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Good job, Gomer.
Posts: n/a

10-14-2013, 04:06 PM	#158
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5346768	Hope this ends well for some folks that have come on to this thread.
Posts: 53,422

10-14-2013, 04:41 PM	#162
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I get jacked up when I do insurance work. Some of them take a little while to pay.
Posts: n/a